Video: Why Digital Preservation is Important to You
July 26, 2010 -- The Library of Congress has released a new video, titled "Why Digital Preservation is Important to You," that addresses the challenge of personal digital archiving.
Our personal photos, papers, music and videos record the details of our lives and help define us. But increasingly our possessions and our communications are no longer physical: they’re digital and dependent on technology to make them accessible.
As new technology emerges and current technology becomes obsolete, we need to actively manage our digital possessions to help protect them and keep them available for years to come. This video offers simple and practical strategies for preserving our digital possessions.
